Contemplating graceful models "fluttering" on the catwalks, few of us girls do not dream of having the same "light" proportions, not burdened with extra pounds. Needless to say, the fashion for curved female forms has been relevant since the days of Michelangelo, da Vinci and Raphael. Since then, however, the priorities have changed and today the measure of female beauty is far from an appetizing figure, but the most slender and fit figure. To get closer to the stereotypical ideals of beauty, uncompromising women are ready to use almost all methods indiscriminately. However, if we talk about the most favorite, then this, of course, are all kinds of diets - both single and multi-component. Today we are talking about the extremely popular weight loss system - the watermelon diet. In this article you will learn about its specifics, pros, cons, varieties and rules of exit.
How does the watermelon diet work?
It's no secret that watermelon porridge has a pronounced diuretic effect. Is this property of sweet berry good for the body? In most cases yes than no. By washing the kidneys and urinary tract, watermelon removes from the body not only toxins and toxins, but also excess water, which is why the desired weight loss generally occurs at the beginning of the diet. In some cases, however, this action of watermelon is dangerous. In particular, when there is a violation of the functions of the kidneys and genitourinary system, for which such a load is not only harmful but even destructive. The lack of "but" in the form of the above diseases is a "green light" for weight loss with the help of watermelons, but again, provided that this berry is normally tolerated by the body.
Pros and cons of the watermelon diet
Pros:
- short-term;
- easy portability;
- high efficiency (promises to lose up to 5-7 kg in 5-7 days);
- no need to follow a specific meal schedule (watermelon can be eaten at any time, even before bedtime);
- the chemical composition of watermelons (fiber, vitamins B1, B2, C, PP, magnesium, potassium, manganese, nickel salts, pectin, folic acid);
- body cleansing;
- normalization of metabolism;
- improves skin condition.
Cons:
- one-component menu (as a result, the body does not receive many vital substances);
- weight loss by removing excess fluid from the body instead of burning fat (typical of the initial stage of the diet);
- possible side effects such as weakness, lethargy and fatigue;
- contraindications: diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system, diabetes, pregnancy, lactation.
Varieties of the watermelon diet
It is common to distinguish between 2 types of watermelon diet:
- The menu is based on watermelon and liquid only. Allowed drinks are purified water and green tea without sugar. To determine the daily norm of a product, you need to divide your weight by 10. So, for a body weight of, say, 50 kg, it is permissible to consume 5 kg of watermelon porridge per day. Ideally, arrange meals every 3 hours, ie 5-6 times a day. The recommended duration of the diet is no more than 5-7 days.
- The second version of the watermelon diet gives those who lose weight a little pleasure in the form of two small pieces of rye or wholemeal bread at each meal. However, the duration of the diet increases to 8-10 days.
The right way out of the watermelon diet
Losing the hated pounds is definitely an achievement. But you have to agree that the euphoria of lightness in the body will continue until the previous weight reminds itself again. To avoid the effect of the boomerang, it is necessary to ensure the correct exit from the watermelon diet. The ideal consolidation of the achieved weight is considered to be 10 days of following a special diet. During this period it is necessary to give preference to low-fat protein-carbohydrate foods - cereals, lean meat and fish, low-fat fermented dairy products, eggs, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Here is a rough menu for the day for those who go out of the watermelon diet:
- breakfast:sugar-free oatmeal steamed with boiling water or low-fat milk, a piece of cheese, sugar-free tea;
- lunch:boiled lean meat or fish - 150-200 g, vegetable salad, dressed with lemon juice and a small amount of olive oil, unsweetened tea or coffee;
- dinner:watermelon - in the amount of 1 kg of pulp per 30 kg of body weight.
How not to harm the watermelon diet?
It goes without saying that there issuch a monodiet is associated with certain damage to our body. However, the most serious harm can be caused not by the exclusion of certain products from the diet (the body is likely to recover from this), but by the low quality of a product that underlies the monodiet. As you may have guessed, we are now talking about the quality of watermelons. We all know that the amount of nitrates in watermelons sold in our markets and supermarkets, to put it mildly, is out of the charts. That's why it's definitely not worth going on a watermelon diet when the first, early watermelon fruits go on sale. It is recommended to lose weight with the help of watermelons no earlier than August, but to check the fruit for nitrate content, it is enough to apply such a simple method: put a small piece of watermelon pulp in a glass of water and wait 10-15 minutes. If after a certain time the water becomes cloudy, then you have certainly bought a plus or minus quality product, not a nitrate bomb. At the same time the second will be marked with the color of the water in pink. Other signs of "nitrate" watermelon include a smooth, shiny-looking cut, purple flesh, and the presence of yellow or light yellow veins on its surface.
Reviews of the watermelon diet
“I love watermelons so I can keep the watermelon diet light. For the third year in a row I sit on it in August-September and constantly lose 3-4 kg in 5 days. "
“After taking the nitrate, I made sure we weren’t selling harmless watermelons. Maybe, of course, I'm so lucky. . . In any case, I prefer diets with buckwheat and kefir. "
"This diet suits me because it has a magical effect on my skin. In general, there is nothing surprising here - watermelon really perfectly cleanses the intestines, as a result of which the appearance of the skin also improves. "
“I tried the pure watermelon diet for the first time. I am very pleased with the result - minus 6 kg in 8 days. While the weight remained, I lost weight in early August. "